A/N: I do like Amy and Rory as a couple but I like Eleven and Amy a bit better and I wanted to do a little shippy fanfic for Halloween. Hope you enjoy!

Chapter One

The Eleventh Doctor sat by himself in his console room staring at the rotor, lost in thought. It had only been a month since he regenerated and brought Amy Pond on board as his companion, although for Amy it had been fourteen years since he had first sampled fish custard in her kitchen. He had lied to Amy when he did that, it wasn't accidental that he made her wait fourteen years. In truth, he knew it would be foolish to bring along a seven year old girl as his companion so he purposely made her wait until she was old enough to face the dangers with him.

Looking back on his decision, he found himself questioning his sanity. His previous self in the end had decided to ban companions from the TARDIS, using the reasoning that he would only lose them in the end. But the loneliness was more than he could bear and he knew why. Rose. For centuries, he avoided romantic encounters with his companions until one night, his newly regenerated eighth self became giddy at remembering who he was and in his joy, kissed Grace Halloway. He suddenly realized that it felt good kissing someone else and when Grace asked for a second kiss, he didn't hesitate. That was his first mistake, allowing Rose into his hearts was his second. In his loneness and despair after the destruction of his planet, he allowed the human girl to minister to his wounded soul and heal it and in gratitude, he rewarded her with something he had never given anyone else, he became her lover and even though he didn't regret the time he spent with her, looking back on it he realized Rose had been a drug and he had been a hopeless junkie, bringing her closer and closer to her hearts and soul, letting her in more and more, deeper and deeper until his very being was almost shattered beyond repair after he lost her at Canary Wharf. After that, he went looking, trying to recapture what he once had with his beloved Rose. The closest he ever got was Joan Redfern but she spurned him after he transformed back into his old self and his hearts were broken again.

Then Donna Noble found him again and became his companion and she did the same thing Rose did, lifted his spirits and showed him the joy in life, but instead of becoming his lover, she became his best friend and confidant. He thought he was safe doing that, keeping her near him in a platonic relationship, but she too managed to go deep into his heart and soul and her loss was just as devastating as Rose's was. It was that loss that was the final straw and the one that prompted him to swear off companions for all time. So why in the name of all that was sacred was he at it again?

"Because you need someone now," he said to himself. "You tried to go on without a companion and it didn't work. Amy is an anomaly like you are. A girl with so much power inside, yet so unaware of just how powerful she is. Like a moth to the flame, he was drawn to this unusual girl, a free spirit like Rose with flame red hair like Donna. Perhaps that was what interested him so much. She possessed the qualities of the two women he loved dearly. For the past month, he had tried to stay aloof, not only because he didn't want to do something he'd regret but also he wanted to give her a chance to get used to traveling in the TARDIS and traveling in time in general. Still, he felt that old familiar urge to get out and explore coming on and he wondered if perhaps he could do something special for her, as a way to welcome her to the TARDIS officially.

The TARDIS who had been secretly monitoring his thoughts, knew that he fancied Amy, even though he was trying not to admit it openly. She also knew he was trying to do something special for her and she searched through time and space trying to find something for them to do. While she was scanning she had a good idea and she beeped her monitor to get the Doctor's attention.

The Doctor frowned and got up from his seat. He walked over to the monitor and noticed Gallifreyan writing was now on the monitor. The writing said…

IF YOU WANT TO TAKE AMY SOMEWHERE, I MIGHT HAVE FOUND JUST THE RIGHT THING.

"And where might that be?" the Doctor said aloud.

The Gallifreyan text faded and new text appeared.

SAMHAIN

The Doctor cocked his eyebrow. Samhain was a mysterious planet, full of supernatural things and magic or so the legends claim. The inhabitants kept to themselves, rarely venturing away from their home world. It was claimed that some of the most powerful witches and warlocks in the universe resided there.

"What's on Samhain?" he asked aloud.

FANCY DRESS PARTY.

"So? I can go to one of those on a million different planets," the Doctor said.

BUT THIS IS ON A PLANET FILLED WITH SUPERNATURAL BEINGS. PERHAPS A BIT OF EXCITEMENT AND ADVENTURE TO GO ALONG WITH THE PARTY?

The Doctor chuckled.

"You know me too well, Old Girl," he said.

The TARDIS nudged his mind affectionately while the Doctor considered her suggestion. He had never been to Samhain before. Had always meant to go but something had always come up. He really didn't believe in magic or most supernatural creatures, figuring most of it could be explained by science or logic but the thought of going there and seeing the mysterious planet intrigued him. He decided it might be fun to explore a planet of supernatural creatures. He asked the TARDIS to locate Amy as he left the console room. The TARDIS moved the living room to the back door and the Doctor entered it. Amy was curled up at the end of the sofa, a white afghan on the lower half of her body while she read a book. The Doctor paused a moment and smiled fondly at his newest companion before he walked over to her. Amy lowered the book and smiled at him.

"Having a rest?" she asked.

"Me? Never!" he said. "In fact, I came to ask you if you were up for a bit of an adventure."

"Where to?" Amy said.

"A planet called Samhain," the Doctor said in an ominous voice.

"Samhain, isn't that the old name for Halloween?" Amy said.

"Indeed it is. Samhain is rumored to be populated with supernatural creatures."

"You mean…like ghosts and goblins?"

"Perhaps," the Doctor said with a shrug.

"You mean, you don't know?"

"Never been, frankly. I thought perhaps we could explore it together."

"Ooo, it does sound interesting," Amy said, setting the book down on the table beside the sofa.

"Actually, my TARDIS located a fancy dress party on Samhain so I wondered if perhaps…"

Amy raised her eyebrow.

"You wanna go to a fancy dress party on a planet filled with ghosts and goblins," she said, amused.

"Why not? Do something out of the ordinary, I say. Why go to a fancy dress party on Earth when you can go to one on the mysterious planet of Samhain!"

Amy laughed.

"Anyone ever tell you that you'd make a good salesman?" she said. "You're good at making anything sound exciting."

"Fancy dress party on a mysterious supernatural planet isn't exciting?" the Doctor said in confusion.

"No, no, it is. I just wonder what I should wear for it."

"Go to the wardrobe room. The same one where you picked out some clothes. The TARDIS can help you select something appropriate," the Doctor said.

Amy nodded. She grinned and the Doctor's hearts skipped a beat when she came close to him.

"You know, I like this idea more and more," she said. "Can't wait to see what you'll wear to the fancy dress party. I'll see you in a few minutes."

The Doctor nodded. A warm feeling filled his body when she gave him a peck on the cheek and he fought to keep his face passive and his hands at his sides. She smiled, a lovely, beautiful smile, and went past him, excitement on her face. The Doctor loved that she was excited now. He looked up at the ceiling.

"Thanks, Old Girl, I can always rely on you," he said.

The TARDIS grunted affectionately and watched silently while the man she loved went to find a costume of his own.